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Join the WIMA network

A tiered membership model designed to encourage active engagement and to keep access fair and affordable for members across the region.

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Membership is by application

How becoming a member works

Three steps from application to membership - and you're never charged until you've been approved.

  1. 01

    You apply

    Submit the application form - it's a request to join, not a purchase. You won't be charged and no account is active yet.

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  2. 02

    We review

    Our team reads your application and decides on your membership candidature. We'll email you the outcome.

  3. 03

    We decide

    If approved, you'll get a link to sign in and buy your membership. If we can't approve it, we'll let you know by email.

Why join

What membership unlocks

3 categories

Student & Early Career

Free

For individuals under 25 who are studying, training or starting their professional career.

Best for: Learning, career development, mentoring and entering the maritime sector.

What you get

Career & Learning

  • ✓Career days and employer presentations
  • ✓Internship and traineeship opportunities
  • ✓Career-development events
  • ✓Lectures and educational sessions
  • ✓Selected masterclasses and workshops
  • ✓Training opportunities

Scholarships & Development

  • ✓Scholarship opportunities
  • ✓Fellowships and exchange opportunities
  • ✓Relevant international learning opportunities

Mentoring & Network

  • ✓Mentoring opportunities
  • ✓Student and early-career networking
  • ✓Connections with maritime professionals
  • ✓Company, port and industry visits when available

Membership

  • ✓WIMA Europe membership
  • ✓Digital membership certificate
  • ✓WIMA Europe opportunity updates
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Academic

€20 / year

For lecturers, professors, researchers, instructors and other academic professionals.

Best for: Academia-industry cooperation, knowledge exchange, research, education and professional networking.

What you get

Knowledge & Cooperation

  • ✓Professional masterclasses and workshops
  • ✓Academia-industry dialogue
  • ✓Research and education cooperation
  • ✓University and research network connections

Scholarships & International Development

  • ✓Scholarship opportunities
  • ✓Academic exchanges and fellowships
  • ✓International training opportunities
  • ✓International academic and professional programs

Contribution & Visibility

  • ✓Opportunities to contribute as a speaker or expert
  • ✓Mentoring opportunities
  • ✓Participation in relevant working groups
  • ✓Selected study visits and exchanges

Membership

  • ✓WIMA Europe membership
  • ✓Digital membership certificate
  • ✓Relevant partner-supported activities
  • ✓Member rates for selected paid programs
  • ✓WIMA Europe opportunity updates
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Industry Professional

€100 / year

For professionals working in or professionally connected with maritime, shipping, ports, logistics, crewing, transport, technology, blue economy and related sectors.

Best for: Professional development, industry networking, leadership, visibility and international engagement.

What you get

Professional Development

  • ✓Professional masterclasses and technical workshops
  • ✓Specialised training opportunities
  • ✓Leadership-development opportunities
  • ✓Professional and expert sessions

Industry Network & Visibility

  • ✓Professional and industry networking
  • ✓Connections with senior professionals and WIMA Europe partners
  • ✓Contribute as a speaker, moderator, mentor or expert
  • ✓Professional member visibility opportunities
  • ✓Participation in relevant working groups

International & Partner Opportunities

  • ✓Scholarship opportunities
  • ✓Study visits and professional exchanges
  • ✓Company, port and institutional visits
  • ✓International WIMA programs and delegations
  • ✓Professional and expert roundtables
  • ✓Selected partner and embassy-supported activities

Member Advantages

  • ✓Priority registration for selected professional activities
  • ✓Member rates for selected paid programs
  • ✓WIMA Europe membership
  • ✓Digital membership certificate
  • ✓Professional and international opportunity updates
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Membership

What each membership offers

20 benefits compared

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Benefits included in each WIMA Europe membership category
BenefitStudent & Early CareerAcademicIndustry Professional
Annual feeFree€20 / year€100 / year
Membership certificate✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Scholarships✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Training opportunities✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Mentoring✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Career activities✓Membership benefit○Available where relevant○Available where relevant
Masterclasses & workshops○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Academic networking○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Industry networking○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Working groups○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Speaker / expert opportunities○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
Leadership development○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Professional visibility○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Study visits○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Professional exchanges○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
International programs○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
International delegations○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Expert roundtables-Not normally included○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Partner / embassy activities○Available where relevant○Available where relevant✓Membership benefit
Priority registration for selected professional activities-Not normally included-Not normally included✓Membership benefit
Member rates for selected paid activities-Not normally included✓Membership benefit✓Membership benefit
  • ✓Membership benefit
  • ○Available where relevant to the member and the particular program
  • -Not normally included in this membership category.
Find your category

Which membership is right for you?

Three questions
Are you under 25 and studying, training or beginning your career?Student & Early CareerFreeChoose this category →Is your principal professional role in teaching, academia or research?Academic€20 / yearChoose this category →Are you working professionally in the maritime or related sectors?Industry Professional€100 / yearChoose this category →
Whichever category you join

Opportunities for all members

Open to every category

Scholarships

All membership categories may apply for relevant scholarship opportunities.

Training

Members receive information about relevant maritime, professional, academic and leadership training opportunities.

Mentoring

Mentoring opportunities may be available according to the purpose and structure of each mentoring program.

Networking

Members become part of the WIMA Europe community and can build connections across maritime industry, academia, government and related sectors.

International Opportunities

Members receive information about relevant international programs, exchanges, conferences and development opportunities.

Taking part

How participation works

WIMA Europe activities are designed for different professional interests, career stages and membership groups.

4 kinds of activities

Open Activities

Available to all members.

Targeted Activities

Designed for a particular membership category, professional field or career stage.

Limited-Place Programs

Scholarships, mentorships, training programs, study visits, professional exchanges, delegations and similar opportunities may require registration, application or selection.

Special Programs

Some specialised or externally delivered programs may have an additional participation fee. This will be communicated before registration.

This approach allows WIMA Europe to provide opportunities that are relevant and valuable to each member, rather than offering the same program to everyone.